In Russia, the number of drinking establishments increased by 23%. Most often, wine glasses are opened — “Kommersant”
Over the year, the number of such establishments increased to 9.2 thousand. The growth is associated with the opening of glass bars and the popularity of local alcohol.
Tinctures have become more popular due to rising prices for imported strong alcohol. The average cost of a glass of liqueur in Moscow bars is 250–300 rubles, which makes it a more affordable alternative to cocktails, which are three times more expensive.
Interest in Russian liqueurs is due to a significant rise in prices for imported drinks. According to the data, by August 2024, vodka had risen in price by 32%, rum by 14.8%, brandy by 13.3%, whiskey by 10.5%.
Tinctures, as the most marginal product in public catering, provide high profits. In some cases, the markup on tinctures reaches 700%.
